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A Two-Ply History Trivia Quiz

The history of toilet paper "rolled" into one quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by trident. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
trident

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,505

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2402

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: pehinhota (8/10), cardsfan_027 (10/10), Guest 184 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the Roman empire, which of the following was most popularly used and is now replaced by modern toilet paper? Hint

specialized pieces of silk that were continually washed

a stick with a wet sponge attached to it

printed pieces of paper with the emperor's name on them

a cloth much like that of a handkerchief

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Question 2 of 10

2. In many societies, why was it considered correct for people to use their left hand while using toilet paper? Hint

when meeting or eating with others, you were to only use your right hand

left-handedness was considered an inferior complex

restrooms were situated so that the left hand was easier to use

as societies warred, the right hand was to be always occupied with a weapon

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Scott brand toilet paper was first introduced, it was considered a medical item for what reason? Hint

the toilet paper was medicated with chemicals

its original purpose was for cleaning wounds

only hospitals had used rolled toilet paper previously

it helped lower consumer embarrassment

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the most common item used in colonial America that is now replaced by modern toilet paper? Hint

tobacco leaves

sawdust

corn cobs

pinecones

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Question 5 of 10

5. A major toilet paper shortage happened in 1970s' USA. How did this shortage come to be? Hint

a late night host joked about a "shortage" and a rampage ensued

entire shipments of toilet paper were ruined because of the discovery that manufacturers were using dangerous chemicals

new reports of overall paper shortage sent the raging public to the stores

legislation over clear cutting scared manufacturers into leaking false information to the public

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Question 6 of 10

6. What special feature did the Old Farmer's Almanac have that made it distinguishable as a source of toilet paper? Hint

perforated edges to tear it from the binding

easily disintegrated in water

soft page surface for extra comfort

a hole in the corner to hang it from the outhouse door for easy access

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1935, what did Northern Tissue advertise their toilet paper as to get more people to buy it? Hint

"Splinter-Free"

"Now comes in two-ply"

"Safe for Septic Systems"

"Colored and Patterned"

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Question 8 of 10

8. What new feature did Charmin toilet paper have beginning in 1932? Hint

toilet paper with a selection of numerous designs

sheets layered with lotion

four-roll economy pack

two-ply and three-ply toilet paper, the latter a failure

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why was Kimberly-Clark awarded with an award of excellence by the U.S. government? Hint

for keeping levels of pollution lower by introducing septic safe toilet paper

for heroic effort in supplying soldiers in World War II

a consumer awards committee believed they had adequately supplied the population

U.S. tanks were disguised with toilet paper in the Gulf War

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2015, a columnist from the "South Florida Sun Sentinel" suggested that Florida sales taxes shouldn't apply to toilet paper. What was one of the reasons? Hint

Toilet paper is inherently evil

Everyone would stop hoarding toilet paper

Toilet paper has no value

Both rich and poor buy toilet paper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the Roman empire, which of the following was most popularly used and is now replaced by modern toilet paper?

Answer: a stick with a wet sponge attached to it

Many Romans used saltwater to immerse their sponges in. It was considered to be more soothing.

2. In many societies, why was it considered correct for people to use their left hand while using toilet paper?

Answer: when meeting or eating with others, you were to only use your right hand

It was socially unacceptable to use your right hand to use toilet paper, as you shook hands with others with your right hand. You can easily see this phenomenon today as people primarily offer their right hand while meeting someone.

3. When Scott brand toilet paper was first introduced, it was considered a medical item for what reason?

Answer: it helped lower consumer embarrassment

A Scott brand roll of toilet paper first sold at 1,000 sheets for ten cents a roll.

4. What was the most common item used in colonial America that is now replaced by modern toilet paper?

Answer: corn cobs

Later on, printed paper became increasingly popular as a much more comfortable replacement.

5. A major toilet paper shortage happened in 1970s' USA. How did this shortage come to be?

Answer: a late night host joked about a "shortage" and a rampage ensued

Johnny Carson made a joke about a toilet paper shortage and viewers panicked by buying out toilet paper stocks. This is considered the only major shortage of a product created by consumers.

6. What special feature did the Old Farmer's Almanac have that made it distinguishable as a source of toilet paper?

Answer: a hole in the corner to hang it from the outhouse door for easy access

The reason Old Farmer's Almanac did this was because they knew their customers would read the information before use. It was inevitable from being used anyhow.

7. In 1935, what did Northern Tissue advertise their toilet paper as to get more people to buy it?

Answer: "Splinter-Free"

The company's toilet paper sales skyrocketed, and now the company is known as Georgia-Pacific, a leading manufacturer in toilet paper.

8. What new feature did Charmin toilet paper have beginning in 1932?

Answer: four-roll economy pack

It was introduced to help out the many who lost their jobs during the Great Depression.

9. Why was Kimberly-Clark awarded with an award of excellence by the U.S. government?

Answer: for heroic effort in supplying soldiers in World War II

Although U.S. tanks were truthfully camouflaged by toilet paper in the Gulf War, Kimberly-Clark won the award for supplying soldiers during World War II.

10. In 2015, a columnist from the "South Florida Sun Sentinel" suggested that Florida sales taxes shouldn't apply to toilet paper. What was one of the reasons?

Answer: Both rich and poor buy toilet paper

Since the state didn't tax food items, even those that could be considered junk food, the columnist suggested that toiletries shouldn't be taxed either. Sales taxes on goods that are necessary affect the poor more as both economic groups pay the same tax on goods they both use.

Source: Author trident

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